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    Offline Chlngrcrzy

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    Re: Long term project
    « Reply #60 on: February 23, 2008 - 02:25:36 PM »
    Here is my next project. 2 lower patch panels and a marker light cut out. I am converting my side marker lights over to the 70-71 style. Real simple with these cut outs. But before i can get started on those, i have a few honey do projects to clear up. Had to tile the kitchen and dining area this winter, and now i just have to finish up the trim around the base. :blah:
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    Re: Long term project
    « Reply #61 on: April 11, 2008 - 01:04:48 PM »
    Thanks for the tip.
    Wow, our cars are definitely twins. Rust in the same spots, just opposite sides. I only had to replace my quarter because it was so smashed.

    Excellent advice on the roof skin. I can see the same problem with the one I currently have that I have been fabbing on. I do not want to puddle weld, just because I forsee tons of cleanup.

    Makes me think for sure.

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    Re: Long term project
    « Reply #62 on: April 11, 2008 - 05:37:38 PM »
     :iagree: :iagree: :iagree:

    Thats some great work. :thumbsup:
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    « Reply #63 on: April 11, 2008 - 11:33:16 PM »
    I believe that the fabrication of new roof skins was definently a prayer answered. I darn near gave up and sold my car, because of the amount of patching my roof needed.  :bigsmile:
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    Re: Long term project
    « Reply #64 on: April 12, 2008 - 10:54:59 PM »
    It never ceases to amaze me how we can replace nearly every single panel without even flinching.

    This site shows how dedicated and inspiring people really are.

    Me, I like  agood "Challenge". At least your car did not look like it got hit with the ugly stick.
    Mine got hit with the whole tree.

    < http://www.pbase.com/dmz73/image/63591642 >

    I plan to be in paint in Sept/Oct.

    Dan
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    « Reply #65 on: April 12, 2008 - 11:01:14 PM »
    I have see some of your pics, from your posts, and you definenlty have had a lot of experience in replacing sheet metal. :eek4: I have been watching about a half dozen other members also, and their resto's, and that is what has inspired and helped me in the work i have done so far on my car. Thankyou all. I too hope to be in paint by Sept., otherwise it will have to wait untill Dec.  :cheers:
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    Re: Long term project
    « Reply #66 on: April 13, 2008 - 08:16:42 AM »
    Just keep going on it your making great progress!There is a lot of stuff that I have never done before so I just ask members for help or I guess and start cutting and welding and hope for the best!  :lol:  Chuck
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    « Reply #67 on: April 15, 2008 - 01:21:55 AM »
    Quote from: CHUCKS71 on April 13, 2008 - 08:16:42 AM
    Just keep going on it your making great progress!There is a lot of stuff that I have never done before so I just ask members for help or I guess and start cutting and welding and hope for the best!  :lol:  Chuck

    Yeah that is me to the "T". I never read instructions, i just dive right in hoping to figure it out as i go. I should get better at asking questions before i do something rather than after. that is why i have to redo my driver side floor pan. :pullinghair: I should have paid more attention to underneath. I have a gap of more than a 1/2 between floor pan and the frame, and i can't get it to pull down to it. So out comes the spot weld cutter and cross my fingers that i can fix it without having to buy another pan. :bricks1:
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    Re: Long term project
    « Reply #68 on: April 15, 2008 - 06:53:11 PM »
    I ran a few screws into my floor to my frame to hold it down along with a ton of clamps it worked pretty good. Good luck.  :2thumbs:
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    Re: Long term project
    « Reply #69 on: April 16, 2008 - 12:21:43 PM »
    Quote from: Challengercrazy on February 23, 2008 - 02:25:36 PM
    Here is my next project. 2 lower patch panels and a marker light cut out. I am converting my side marker lights over to the 70-71 style. Real simple with these cut outs. But before i can get started on those, i have a few honey do projects to clear up. Had to tile the kitchen and dining area this winter, and now i just have to finish up the trim around the base. :blah:

    Where did you get the patch for the front part of the quarter?  Any more progress yet?
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    « Reply #70 on: April 17, 2008 - 09:15:29 AM »
    Quote from: 1970RTSE on April 16, 2008 - 12:21:43 PM
    Where did you get the patch for the front part of the quarter?  Any more progress yet?

    The front patch i got through Herbs parts. Terrible fit, i had a heck of a time getting it matched up.
    I will post pics when i get a moment.
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    Re: Long term project
    « Reply #71 on: April 17, 2008 - 05:57:11 PM »
    Quote from: Challengercrazy on April 17, 2008 - 09:15:29 AM
    The front patch i got through Herbs parts. Terrible fit, i had a heck of a time getting it matched up.
    I will post pics when i get a moment.

    Hmm, thanks for the infor on the bad fit.  I may just fit a patch to the small hole(s) I have.  I have to media blast the area to see how bad it is.  I need the area about an inch from the opening.
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    Re: Long term project
    « Reply #72 on: April 17, 2008 - 06:55:47 PM »
    Quote from: Challengercrazy on April 17, 2008 - 09:15:29 AM
    The front patch i got through Herbs parts. Terrible fit, i had a heck of a time getting it matched up.
    I will post pics when i get a moment.
    This was the rocker I got from Herb's it wasn't even close.They were nice and returned the part without a problem.
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    Re: Long term project
    « Reply #73 on: April 17, 2008 - 07:50:44 PM »
    We ran into the same problem with the rockers from YO. We ended up cutting it and making it work.
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    Re: Long term project
    « Reply #74 on: April 17, 2008 - 09:13:39 PM »
    Quote from: CHUCKS71 on April 17, 2008 - 06:55:47 PM
    This was the rocker I got from Herb's it wasn't even close.They were nice and returned the part without a problem.
    The people at Herbs were great to talk to and work with. I wish i had returned the patch panel to them, but i couldn't find another on to go with. If you don't have to replace a large area, i would use their panel and just cut out the peice you need.
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